If you have the time and patients to scan in a book you might like to do it.
It just take to long to scan a complete book , a course I am impatient.
RJ
----- Original Message -----
From: Jeff Kenyon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, November 11, 1999 2:55 PM
Subject: Re: scanner question
> I think that now that you mentioned it that is what I'm getting. I'd like
> some opinions on using a scanner to read textbooks on the computer rather
> then recorded books. I'm wondering if it would be something worth while
or
> should I stick with recorded tapes for books? I personally think that it
> would be easier for it to be read on the computer then it would be easier
to
> move from place to place but that is just my opinion. Has anyone tried
> this? If so how successfull have they been?
> -----Original Message-----
> From: George Marshall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Date: Thursday, November 11, 1999 1:41 PM
> Subject: Re: scanner question
>
>
> >Hi Jef:
> >I have Openbook (ruby edition) and Textbridge 98, along with a HP5100
> >scanner:
> >1. The Openbook is a bit easier for the beginner but at a price, cost:
> >$1,000.
> >2. Textbridge 98 works very well with JFW and for $69, this is a
> commercial
> >program from Xerox.
> >3. I don't think you can find the HP 5100 any longer but you can get the
> HP
> >5200 (about $300).
> >
> >I bought Openbook several years ago, before Textbridge was developed and
> >have been buying the upgrades. If I were just starting I would probably
go
> >with the Textbridge (for the price). Now the Openbook does have features
> >that Textbridge does not have and if money is not a concern then go for
> >Openbook.
> >
> >Thanks,
> >George Marshall
> >[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: Jeff Kenyon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 1999 6:43 AM
> >Subject: scanner question
> >
> >
> >Hello to all on the list. I am shopping around for a scanner that will
> work
> >well with JFW 3.3, and Win-98. I will be using this to access printed
> >materials such as handouts and books ETC, and I was just wondering what
> >works best with JFW? Any help would be appreciated, and thanks in
advance.
> >
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